Belarus Election Protests

• Thousands of women march through Belarus capital to protest authoritarian president

  For the first time in the demonstrations, supporters of LGBTQ+ rights appeared with rainbow flags in the women's march in Minsk, an indication that opponents of President Alexander Lukashenko are becoming bolder.

  Politics

  Sep 5, 2020
  
• Protests over Belarus election enter 4th day as police crackdowns escalate

  In three previous nights of protests, at least 6,000 people have been detained and hundreds injured, according to the official count, but even that high toll appeared to downplay the scope.

  World

  Aug 12, 2020
  
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• UN human rights chief condemns crackdown in Belarus, says 6,000 detained in last 3 days

  Bachelet said police were reported to have used excessive force, firing rubber bullets, using water cannons and throwing stun grenades.

  Politics

  Aug 12, 2020
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• Belarus leader threatens crackdown on protests after thousands arrested

  Belarus' authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko warned Monday that the opposition protesters who challenge the official vote results extending his 26-year rule will face a tough crackdown,

  World

  Aug 10, 2020